Work Place and Ergonomic Assessment and Modification

Ergonomic Analysis

            An ergonomic analysis is a comprehensive evaluation of a job or a group of jobs, and the associated risks of injury.  The evaluation includes direct observation and study of the interface between the work tasks, the workers’ methods and the work tools.  The final analysis includes an assessment of the risks of performing the job, and specific recommendations regarding how to mitigate those risks.  The evaluation defines the scope of workplace injury problems and helps determine priorities for action.

Job Modification

      This process includes a systemic review of a claimant’s medical records and a worksite visit to evaluate and identify options for modifying the injured worker’s job tasks, the physical layout of the job and/or the equipment used.  Minimizing the employer expense is paramount throughout this process.  The goal is to expedite the return to work of an injured employee, thereby controlling time loss expenses.